46 Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
: Pull out the carburetor (1).
– Check the carburetor and service 
or replace if necessary.
: Remove the gasket (1).
Always install a new gasket.
: Inspect the sealing faces 
(arrows), and clean if necessary 
b 11
– Inspect the spacer flange and 
replace it if necessary – even 
very minor cracks can result in 
engine running problems, b 4.4, 
b 4.5
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Always replace components with 
damaged sealing faces.
Installing
Install new fuel hoses, b 8.9.2
: Fit the new gasket (1).
– Push the carburetor into position.
– To simplify assembly, coat the 
stubs and ends of the new fuel 
hoses with a little STIHL press 
fluid, b 11
: Push the new fuel return hose (1) 
and fuel suction hose (2) on to 
the stubs (arrows) without using 
pointed or sharp-edged tools 
Fuel hoses must be pushed on 
firmly as far as stop.
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– Turn the pin (1) until the slot is in 
line with the throttle cable.
: Press down the throttle lever (2).
– Fit throttle cable (1) in the pin's 
(2) slot.
: Turn the pin (2) until the nipple is 
properly seated (arrow).
– Check operation of throttle cable 
and readjust if necessary, 
b 8.6.2
– Reassemble all other parts in the 
reverse sequence.
– Tightening torques, b 3.4
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